{"product_id":"astra-m3s-018-2hw-2s-mega-iii-semi-automatic-espresso-machine-three-group-heads-2-hot-water-valves-2-steam-wands-220v","title":"Astra M3S-018-2HW-2S MEGA III Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Three Group Heads, 2 Hot Water Valves, 2 Steam Wands, 220V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Astra M3S-018-2HW-2S is a custom-configured version of the M3S-018 MEGA III semi-automatic espresso machine, equipped with 3 group heads, 2 hot water valves, and 2 steam wands. This layout gives you dedicated hot water access on both sides of the machine, which eliminates the bottleneck that forms when baristas share a single hot water tap during busy service. Manual dosing keeps extraction timing in the barista's hands, and the self-tamping, high-density group heads maintain consistent puck compression on every pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch3\u003eCustom Steam and Hot Water Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe standard M3S-018 ships with three steam wands and one hot water valve, but this custom build splits the layout to 2 steam wands and 2 hot water valves. For operations that serve americanos, tea, and pour-over alongside espresso drinks, a second hot water valve means one barista can dispense hot water while another steams milk simultaneously. In a high-volume cafe, that parallel workflow can meaningfully increase throughput during peak hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe M3S-018-2HW-2S shares all core components with the M3S-018: Astra's thermocycling system with high-density group heads for stable brew temperature, nickel plated copper boiler, quiet rotary-vane Procon pump, and manual steam and hot water controls (automated steam option available). Ships with one single and 3 double portafilters. Connects to a plumbed water line (30 to 50 psi, filtered and softened), 220V, dedicated circuit required. Handcrafted in the USA from US-standard parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astra Manufacturing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175780778269,"sku":"M3S-018-2HW-2S","price":7233.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4716\/2909\/files\/41055_m3s018_front_a2bdcbf0-94a2-46a2-af2e-48be505e66bb.jpg?v=1776338649","url":"https:\/\/thechefstore.com\/products\/astra-m3s-018-2hw-2s-mega-iii-semi-automatic-espresso-machine-three-group-heads-2-hot-water-valves-2-steam-wands-220v","provider":"TheChefStore.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}